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Chino water and trash service starts by phone or at City Hall
Chino handles water and trash service requests by phone or at the public service counter, with service usually scheduled for the following workday unless otherwise specified.
Chino water and trash service starts a little more directly than a lot of city chores. The utilities FAQ says requests can be handled by phone or at the public service counter at City Hall.
For a move, have the service address, move-in date, contact information, and payment method ready. Chino’s FAQ notes that service is usually scheduled for the following workday unless something else is specified.
The advance payment detail is worth noticing. The FAQ explains that an advance payment may be required unless you can provide a letter from your most recent water supplier showing a good payment record for at least the last two years.
If you are moving into Chino from another city, do not wait until the evening before you need water and trash service. Call or visit the counter early enough to ask about the start-up fee, any advance payment, and the timing for the first day of service.
Where to see it
Chino Utilities FAQ.
Official sources
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Reviewed July 4, 2026
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